WILD ANIMALS-JUNGLE SAFARI
- Power Point Presentation
- Documentaries
- Poetry Recitation
- Making Collage and Scrap File
- Animal Mask Race
- Visit to the Zoo
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
The call of the wild-the voice of the voiceless
Classes – LKG-UKG
Activity - Power Point Presentation
An animal themed décor was created to introduce and give the toddlers hands on learning and understanding about wild animals. The ISA project embedded in school curriculum started with the introduction of the word jungle. Age appropriate books and toys were displayed in the class. A PPT depicting the animals of India, Finland and South Africa was shown to the students to create awareness and expand their understanding of the different inhabitants of the feral. The PPT apprised the toddlers of the animals’ survival tactics in different climatic conditions. The Tiger, Giraffe, Deer and Lion of India live in moderate climatic conditions whereas the Brown bear, reindeer, wolverine and Snowy owl of Finland survive in cold climatic conditions. The term Big Five used for the Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Lion and Rhino in South Africadescribes the power, strength and might of the animals. The aim of the activity was to enable the students to identify the animals and understand that they share the environment with many other creatures. The concept of Bio- Diversity through PPT created awareness, expanded their understanding and enhanced their knowledge not only about animals but also their survival tactics.
DOCUMENTARIES
‘We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it and we must share it with our wildlife.’
Classes – LKG-UKG
Activity - Documentaries
The learning event was taken a step forward with the aid of fun-filled and exciting documentaries. Teaching children about animals is a great way to keep them constructively occupied. The students were shown wildlife documentaries which featured all kinds of animals of India, Finland and South Africa that included theElephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Brown Bear, Snowy Owl and Reindeer etc. These documentaries proved to be great educational tools in exposing our kids to the great big world - different ecosystems and cultures - and helped them acquire knowledge about the habitat, homes and eating habits of these animals.Our Pre-Primary studentsenjoyed watching the animal documentaries and had a fun time exploring the world of the Animal Kingdom. It gave them an opportunity to learn amazing facts about these animals by stepping out of their fantasy world of stuff toys, dolls and fairies. The process of acquiring such knowledge helped the students to explore their imagination, creativity, innovation and inquisitiveness to the fullest. The aim of the activity was to take them on a journey to the world of animals - to inspire them from a young age to think with compassion and show respect for the earth.
POETRY RECITATION
‘The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak so we must and we will’.
Reading rhyming poetry loudly makes it easier for younger children to learn new vocabulary words which strengthen their language, writing and reading skills.The tiny tots were given poems based on the animals of the case study which they recited enthusiastically. The ideas and feelings developed for the different beasts of beauty accentuated with the use of distinctive style and rhythm was delivered through this public speaking activity with a focus on rhythm, alliteration and some repetitions. This new and imaginative form for the children provided them an adventure for the mind. The platform provided an environment that promoted audible expression and was embedded as a core part of the curriculum. The aim of the activity was to enable them to exhibit their talent, boost their confidence and acquaint the toddlers with the complicated machinery of the body. They were taught how even a slight or expansive gesture of the hand matters in conveying the sense of line or a thought. Through this activity they also learnt to express themselves through facial expressions and body posture to connect with the audience at an emotional level.
MAKING COLLAGE AND SCRAP FILE
‘The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it from you’.
Classes – LKG-UKG
Activity - Making Collage and Scrap File
The Tiny Tots were given various activities such as colouring, drawing, mix and match, pasting pictures and joining the dots. These activities were linked to their project on wild animals. The memories were captured in the scrapbooks as kids recall best when they keep seeing the same thing again and again. The concept was taken up to build the kids’ reasoning and logical skillsalong with an attempt to fuel their creativity and imagination. The young ones found these activities engaging and interesting. The kids were less cautious and created a lot of mess but the little fingers were exceptionally creative given their age. These activities boosted their self esteem and gave them an opportunity for self expression. They compiled thehabitats, food habits and young ones of India, Finland and South Africa into a collage. This activity enabled them to see the beauty in ordinary things and appreciate the possibilities of everyday objects. The aim of the activity was to help them see beauty in ordinary things. The little ones enjoyed the collective activity of picking up small objects, squeezing the glue and pasting the materials on the collage paper. This simple activity also helped build in them cooperation and team spirit and developed their fine motor skills along with their descriptive skills.The activities proved to be a wonderful sensory experience that increased their hand eye coordination.
ANIMAL MASK RACE
‘A child who loves animals is an adult who has compassion for people’.
Classes – LKG-UKG
Activity-Animal Mask Race
Instilling healthy competitionin the formativeyearsis vital for all round development. So the toddlers were brought out of their comfort zone for a fun filled Animal Mask Race Activity. Beautiful, animated and attractive masks of Elephants, Buffalos, Leopards, Lions, Rhinos, Brown Bears, Snowy Owls and Reindeers etc were made as a class activity by teachers with the tiny ones assisting them in coloring and pasting. The students then wore the masks of the animals of their choice and were taken to the huge playground to enjoy themselves in the bright sunshine. Their happiness and excitement was uncontrollable. It was a pleasant sight to see little animals running enthusiastically on the track field to reach their goals. Their destination points had their habitat, home and food that had been beautifully crafted on charts. Such an exposure was the very first of its kind for the little ones and had a mixed response. The environment reverberated with animalsounds, songs and poems.The aim of the activity was to demonstrate the use of different senses to guide movements and recognize objects,develop enjoyment and disposition for music and at the same time enhance physical health and foster motor development.
VISIT TO THE ZOO
‘Zoo animals are ambassadors for the animals in the wild’.
Classes – LKG-UKG
Activity- Visit to the Zoo
The Tiny Tots were taken on an excursion to the Zoo to give them a firsthand experience of watching animals in their natural habitats. The curiosity to know about wild animals and to see them in flesh was more illuminating and a much more immersive experience than reading about them or watching them on screens in the routine class presentations and enactments. The purpose of the visit was to make the little ones fall in love with animals. Such visits are bound to leave an everlasting impact and paves way for moral sensitivities to preside. The face to face encounter with the animals came as a pleasant surprise to the toddlers. Needless to say, the visit also proposed to help children practically understand the importance of animal care by observing them. Watching their favourite picture book character come alive for the first time, breathing right in front of their eyes was an amazing experience for the little ones. Animals which had been just cartoon pictures to the kids became a reality. The Zoo presented biodiversity and brought the world to the children’s fingertips. The chilling roar of the lion, the yawning and wallowing of the Hippos in their sleep, the lazy crawl of the crocodile, the vibrant and graceful dance of the peacock, the lively jumps of the monkeys was a feast to the eyes. The kids got a true inside view of the animal kingdom and were dumbstruck at the wonders gradually unfolding before them. The visit was aimed to create in the little ones love ofnature and encourage them from a young age to be compassionate to the world around them, have empathy and exercise care and bond with animals.